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Nick Diaz at UFC 261
Nick Diaz will not be making his highly anticipated Octagon return against Khamzat Chimaev according to his manager Kevin Mubenga.
Earlier this week, Chris Taylor of BJPENN.com reported that the eldest Diaz brother had been formally offered a fight with Chimaev for later this summer.
According to sources, Nick Diaz has in fact been offered a fight with Khamzat Chimaev for his proposed Octagon return. Nothing set in stone yet. But the offer has been made. #UFC#MMA
“According to sources, Nick Diaz has in fact been offered a fight with Khamzat Chimaev for his proposed Octagon return. Nothing set in stone yet. But the offer has been made.”
UFC Rumors: Nick Diaz Could Face Top Welterweight In BMF Title Fight
KEY POINTS
Diaz is rumored to face Jorge Masvidal in a BMF title fight
UFC president Dana White is open to giving the 37-year-old a return fight
Nick Diaz may have already found a suitable opponent for his looming UFC return.
Aside from incredible knockout finishes, the recent UFC 261 also opened up the doors for Diaz’s possible comeback.
Diaz, who was in attendance on Saturday, could be edging closer to his return as he is now being linked to a fight against UFC top welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal, Middle Easy reported, citing unnamed sources.